Definition come about in British English

come about phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb

Example

The increase in production has come about through the use of technology.

Example

I don't know how it came about that we stopped loving each other.

Synonyms and related words

happen come about occur

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if a ship comes about, it changes direction

Synonyms and related words

capsize cast off come about

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